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Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982)
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60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982)

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60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

This documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter. Since little is known of Porter's personal life, the emphasis here is on his technique and contributions to the art of the cinema. ...See moreThis documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter. Since little is known of Porter's personal life, the emphasis here is on his technique and contributions to the art of the cinema. This film also serves as a documentary on the origins of the American cinema; Porter's work is showcased in the context of the whole American cinema of his day, from mutoscope parlors to the advent of the projected image. Written by Thomas McWilliams See less

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Rick King Reader - Sampson-Schley Controversy (voice) Reader - Sampson-Schley Controversy (voice) See fewer	Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982)
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Steve Brier Reader - Adolph Zukor (voice) Reader - Adolph Zukor (voice) See fewer	Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982)
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